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Thu, 17 Aug 2017 04:54:06 GMTI was cruising GunsInternational over the weekend and I ran across an Ithaca Model 37 in 28 gauge. It piqued my interest for a couple of reasons:...I was cruising GunsInternational over the weekend and I ran across an Ithaca Model 37 in 28 gauge. It piqued my interest for a couple of reasons: price $899, and dealer location - right in my back yard.
On Monday, I had an appointment with my Orthopedic Surgeon ("Cut me Mick") and, since the dealer was only 10 minutes away, I decided to take a look at this "as new" gun.
Needless to say, we dickered a little on price and it came home with me.
I took it out today for the first time and shot a round of Sporting Clays with it. I can't begin to tell you how impressed I am with the gun and how it performed. It has all the qualities I look for in a smallbore field gun: light weight: 5lbs, 13oz., fast handling, dependable, great trigger (3 1/2lbs) pull, and hits what I'm aiming at. The gun was flawless and smooth as silk chambering and ejecting each every time with little effort on my part.
I own and have owned a lot of Ithaca Model 37's. If you're from WNY, the odds are this was the first gun Dad gave you. For quality, performance, and good looks, this gun is up there with any of 'em.
]]>Tom28gahttp://bbs.shootingsportsman.com/showthread.php?7008-Ithaca-Model-37-28-gaugeFun video of blackpowder and muzzleloaders in Englandhttp://bbs.shootingsportsman.com/showthread.php?6991-Fun-video-of-blackpowder-and-muzzleloaders-in-England&goto=newpost
Tue, 08 Aug 2017 21:17:54 GMThttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrGvyvSkzpo
]]>Ed Carrollhttp://bbs.shootingsportsman.com/showthread.php?6991-Fun-video-of-blackpowder-and-muzzleloaders-in-EnglandNew Fox A Gradehttp://bbs.shootingsportsman.com/showthread.php?6986-New-Fox-A-Grade&goto=newpost
Fri, 04 Aug 2017 19:02:52 GMTWhile at CSMC in July, I saw a couple of the new A.H. Fox A Grade shotguns going through the final production process. Yes, they are RBL guns with...While at CSMC in July, I saw a couple of the new A.H. Fox A Grade shotguns going through the final production process. Yes, they are RBL guns with cosmetic differences. I found them to be very attractive with nicely done Fox touches.
I currently have 3 RBL shotguns and have owned several others. I can say that they are very attractive, strong, well balanced, and dependable.
Assuming you can get these for far less than MSRP, I think they will be a great addition for anyone looking for a quality "Made in USA" shotgun. These guns are 100% American guns with everything made "in house" with the exception of the choke tubes. Trulock made the 12ga. choke tubes. I'm assuming the 20ga. are CSMC.
]]>Tom28gahttp://bbs.shootingsportsman.com/showthread.php?6986-New-Fox-A-GradeIthaca SKB Side by Sideshttp://bbs.shootingsportsman.com/showthread.php?6979-Ithaca-SKB-Side-by-Sides&goto=newpost
Wed, 02 Aug 2017 04:21:26 GMTDoes anyone know of any good books or other information that throughly list information on when the different SKB models were made and sold what each...Does anyone know of any good books or other information that throughly list information on when the different SKB models were made and sold what each model entailed as far as wood, ejectors, engraving etc? Or does anyone have a complete list of all models made such as 100,280 etc. I have always enjoyed the SKBs and want to learn a little more about them. Thank you!
]]>Hunter Bhttp://bbs.shootingsportsman.com/showthread.php?6979-Ithaca-SKB-Side-by-SidesF. Massi Shotgun...do any of you know of this maker??http://bbs.shootingsportsman.com/showthread.php?6964-F-Massi-Shotgun-do-any-of-you-know-of-this-maker&goto=newpost
Thu, 27 Jul 2017 15:39:47 GMTI just acquired a really nice scalloped box lock, non-ejector, 12ga, s/s shotgun, by the Italian maker Fausto Massi of Vincezna, Italy. The action is...I just acquired a really nice scalloped box lock, non-ejector, 12ga, s/s shotgun, by the Italian maker Fausto Massi of Vincezna, Italy. The action is coin finished with game scenes, and stock is straight style with rather plain wood. Barrels are marked, "Accacio Krupp Steel Barrels. Flats have Italian proof marks and are also stamped "1947" so I'm assuming the gun was made in 1947.

I did a pretty thorough Google search which didn't yield much...Fausto Massi was an Italian Gunmaker who made a limited amount of guns, etc, some of which were imported by Champlin Arms in the 1970's.

Besides what I found on Google, I am hoping that some of you here have some knowledge on Fausto Massi and wouldn't mind sharing it with me.

It's a really pretty, well made gun that I am lucky to have found!
]]>Ingwehttp://bbs.shootingsportsman.com/showthread.php?6964-F-Massi-Shotgun-do-any-of-you-know-of-this-makerConservation or Hunting Organizations?http://bbs.shootingsportsman.com/showthread.php?6956-Conservation-or-Hunting-Organizations&goto=newpost
Sun, 23 Jul 2017 13:01:43 GMTI didn't want to sidetrack the UK Grouse shooting thread any further.

But I am curious.

"Do you see yourself as more a Hunter or a Conservationist?"

I ask because, a primarily Hunting focused waterfowling organization is ramping up to request changes in the National Wildlife Refuge System here in MI, and I've been thinking about my position on the proposed changes.

I live right down the road from a medium sized public marsh. It get's a great deal of pressure on the weekends, and none all week.

I've taken it upon myself to walk it frequently, and bag up trash. I keep track of the critters, and I train my dogs down there on wild game.

I am finding, that I am really more concerned about the conservation of the resources than I am the killing of what's there.

I can argue in both directions on the issue.
Should we ramp up local production to improve harvest? Or should we preserve and maintain our marshes and fields to ensure a future for the wildlife?

An example might be share cropping corn by pumping, or, letting low fields lie fallow, slowly converting to cattail marsh, and sedges. If you pay someone to kill every egg eater, and then sharecrop corn, you will have more ducks to kill. If you let the marsh crawl back in, you have a bigger mix of critters, but fewer ducks to kill.

Which way do you guys lean?
]]>Greg T.http://bbs.shootingsportsman.com/showthread.php?6956-Conservation-or-Hunting-OrganizationsShucks!http://bbs.shootingsportsman.com/showthread.php?6951-Shucks!&goto=newpost
Fri, 21 Jul 2017 14:21:35 GMTReceived two parcels via UPS a couple of days ago....one required a signature....gun.
Confusing but the name and address were correct.
Inside was...Received two parcels via UPS a couple of days ago....one required a signature....gun.
Confusing but the name and address were correct.
Inside was apparently a 20 gauge(only my guess, as I did not unwrap it) BSS which had the wood upgraded to 5X....and the other box, I reckon, was holding the replaced wood.
Only issue to dull my excitement was....I never ordered that scattergun and the credit card number on the invoice was not mine.

I called the company doing the work and they were a tad confused....to say the least.
They did send a couple call slips to UPS and the gun was picked up yesterday and returned.

I hope they discover the true owner...bet it would be a swell little scattergun and, certainly, it was all dressed up for the ball.
IF, the gun amazingly belongs to anyone here....I am a tad bit envious and hope she works a treat for you this autumn.
]]>thorntonhttp://bbs.shootingsportsman.com/showthread.php?6951-Shucks!Prospect for a great Grouse season are goodhttp://bbs.shootingsportsman.com/showthread.php?6948-Prospect-for-a-great-Grouse-season-are-good&goto=newpost
Thu, 20 Jul 2017 07:09:35 GMTReports off the Moors are brilliant , lots of birds , good healthy young birds .
Keepers are excited for possibly our best season for years .
I...Reports off the Moors are brilliant , lots of birds , good healthy young birds .
Keepers are excited for possibly our best season for years .
I hope any visitors from Staeside have fantastic days .
Loader /Driver/ Instructor available for hire.
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